The Immigration Team at Sydney Mitchell has been awarded Top Tier status in the Legal 500 for the second year running and as previously the department head, Andre Minnaar and his colleague, Melissa Southall, have been recognised as rising stars.

Andre and Melissa are vastly experienced and hugely respected having developed their outstanding immigration practice together over many years. The team is seen as “professional and very knowledgeable”.

Excellent service, attention to detail and unwavering determination to reach their goals for their clients keeps the department in the “Top Tier”.

Andre is an experienced tribunal advocate and has a large LGBTQI following. The team as a whole provides high quality advice on a wide range of immigration issues and works tirelessly to provide successful outcomes coupled with genuine care and dedication throughout the process. The team hope to continue helping many more clients with their immigration needs over the coming months.

UK Next Generation Partner Legal 500 2023As well as the success of the Immigration department the firm as a whole has continued to achieve outstanding results in the Legal 500 listings across the board having obtained recommendations in 11 areas including Tier 2 rankings for the teams undertaking Family, Contentious Probate and Personal Tax Trusts and Probate. The Corporate and Commercial team is also highlighted as a ‘firm to watch’.

Mike Sutton, who heads the personal injury team, has joined Andre and Melissa in being recognised as a rising star, Emma-Louise Hewitt is a next-generation partner and head of the family team, Karen Moores, is acknowledged as a leading individual in her field.

With great teams in place, Sydney Mitchell continues to deliver on high quality advice to its clients and thanks both clients and contacts for their great feedback.

For legal help or advice contact Sydney Mitchell on 08081668827.

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